Question

Mendius reaction involves the reduction of:

• A. Cyanoalkanes
• B. Alkyl isocyanides
• C. Oximes
• D. Nitroalkanes

Answer 1

The correct option is A Cyanoalkanes

Mendius reaction involves the reduction of an organic compound having cyanide group in the presence of an alkali metal and alcohol and results in the formation of amines.

$\underset{\text{Alkyl cyanide}}{R-CN}+2H_2\underset{\text{Ethanol}}{\overset{\text{Na}}{\to }}\underset{\text{Primary amine}}{R-C{H}_2-N{H}_2}$